: DuPont SUVA 134a refrigerant

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1 This SDS adheres to the standards and regulatory requirements of Malaysia and may not meet the regulatory requirements in other countries. SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION Product information Trade name : Use of the Substance/Mixture : Refrigerant Company : Du Pont Malaysia Sdn Bhd Level 7, Menara CIMB, No 1, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Telephone : Telefax : Emergency telephone : number SECTION 2: COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Synonyms : HFC-134a SUVA 134a Components Chemical Name CAS-No. Concentration % SECTION 3: HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Specific hazards Misuse or intentional inhalation abuse may lead to death without warning. Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES General advice Inhalation : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. When symptoms persist or in all cases of doubt seek medical advice. : Remove from exposure, lie down. Move to fresh air. Keep patient warm and at rest. Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary. Consult a physician. Skin contact : In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Take off all contaminated clothing immediately. Consult a physician. Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Treat for frostbite if necessary by gently warming affected area. 1/7

2 Eye contact : In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician if necessary. Ingestion Notes to physician Treatment : Is not considered a potential route of exposure. : Because of possible disturbances of cardiac rhythm, catecholamine drugs, such as epinephrine, that may be used in situations of emergency life support should be used with special caution. SECTION 5: FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Suitable extinguishing media Specific hazards during firefighting Special protective equipment for firefighters : Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. : Pressure build-up. Fire or intense heat may cause violent rupture of packages. : In the event of fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear neoprene gloves during cleaning up work after a fire. Further information : Cool containers / tanks with water spray. Water runoff should be contained and neutralized prior to release. SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal precautions Environmental precautions Methods for cleaning up Additional advice : Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Ventilate area, especially low or enclosed places where heavy vapours might collect. Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8. : Should not be released into the environment. : Evaporates. : Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required if a large release occurs. Avoid open flames and high temperatures. SECTION 7: HANDLING AND STORAGE Handling Advice on safe handling Advice on protection against fire and explosion : Use sufficient ventilation to keep employee exposure below recommended limits. For personal protection see section 8. : The product should not be mixed with air for leak testing or used with air for any other purpose above atmospheric pressure. Contact with chlorine or other strong oxidizing agents should also be avoided. 2/7

3 Storage Requirements for storage areas and containers : Do not drag, slide or roll cylinders. Never attempt to lift cylinder by its cap. Use a check valve or trap in the discharge line to prevent hazardous back flow into the cylinder. Keep at temperature not exceeding 52 C. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Protect from contamination. Protect cylinders from damage. Keep away from direct sunlight. Store only in approved containers. Storage temperature : < 52 C SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION Control parameters No information available. Engineering measures : Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Biological occupational exposure limits : No information available. Personal protective equipment Respiratory protection : For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use self-contained breathing apparatus. Vapours are heavier than air and can cause suffocation by reducing oxygen available for breathing. Hand protection : Heat insulating gloves Eye protection : Wear safety glasses with side shields., Additionally wear a face shield where the possibility exists for face contact due to splashing, spraying or airborne contact with this material. Skin protection : impervious clothing Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Protective measures : Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is required if a large release occurs. SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Form Colour Odour ph : Liquefied gas : colourless : slight, ether-like : no data available 3/7

4 Melting point/range : C (1,013 hpa) Boiling point : C ( 1,013 hpa) Flash point : does not flash Ignition temperature : > 743 C 1,013 hpa Oxidizing properties Vapour pressure : The product is not oxidizing. : 6,661 hpa (25 C) 13,190 hpa (50 C) Density : 1.21 g/cm3 (25 C) (as liquid) g/cm3 (25 C) (1,013 hpa) g/cm3 (-26.1 C) (1,013 hpa) Relative density Water solubility : (25 C) : 1.5 g/l (25 C) (1,013 hpa) Relative vapour density : 3.6 at 25 C (77 F) and 1013 hpa (Air = 1.0) SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Conditions to avoid Materials to avoid Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous reactions : The product is not flammable in air under ambient conditions of temperature and pressure. When pressurised with air or oxygen, the mixture may become flammable. Certain mixtures of HCFCs or HFCs with chlorine may become flammable or reactive under certain conditions. : Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, Powdered metals, Powdered metal salts : : Stable under recommended storage conditions. SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Acute toxicity Inhalation : LC50/4 h/rat(gas): > ppm No Observed Adverse Effect Concentration/dog(gas): ppm Cardiac sensitization Low Observed Adverse Effect Concentration (LOAEC)/dog(gas): ppm Cardiac sensitization Skin corrosion/irritation : Species: rabbit Result: No skin irritation 4/7

5 Classification: Not classified as irritant Serious eye damage/eye irritation Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Species: rabbit Result: No eye irritation Classification: Not classified as irritant : Species: guinea pig Result: Does not cause skin sensitisation. Classification: Does not cause skin sensitisation. Species: rat Result: Does not cause respiratory sensitisation. Classification: Does not cause respiratory sensitisation. Germ cell mutagenicity Carcinogenicity Reproductive toxicity : Animal testing did not show any mutagenic effects. : Animal testing did not show any carcinogenic effects. : Reproductive toxicity: No toxicity to reproduction No effects on or via lactation Teratogenicity: Animal testing showed no developmental toxicity. Specific Target Organ Toxicity Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure : The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant, single exposure. Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure Aspiration hazard Other : The substance or mixture is not classified as specific target organ toxicant, repeated exposure. : No aspiration toxicity classification : Repeated dose toxicity: Inhalation/rat gas NOAEL: 50000, No toxicologically significant effects were found. SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity effects Acute and prolonged toxicity to fish : LC50/96 h/oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout): 450 mg/l 5/7

6 Toxicity to aquatic plants Acute toxicity to aquatic invertebrates Persistence and degradability : ErC50/96 h/algae: 142 mg/l Information given is based on data obtained from similar substances. NOEC/72 h/pseudokirchneriella subcapitata (green algae): 13.2 mg/l Information given is based on data obtained from similar substances. : EC50/48 h/daphnia magna (Water flea): 980 mg/l : Result: Not biodegradable. Bioaccumulation No information available. Mobility in soil No information available. Hazardous to the ozone layer : Ozone-Depletion Potential: 0 Other adverse effects : Global warming potential (GWP): 1430 SECTION 13: DISPOSAL INFORMATION Product Contaminated packaging : Can be used after re-conditioning. : Disposable containers: Dispose of in accordance with local regulations. SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION IMDG UN number : 3159 Proper shipping name : 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE Class : 2.2 Marine pollutant : no IATA UN number : 3159 Proper shipping name : 1,1,1,2-TETRAFLUOROETHANE Class : 2.2 Matters needing attention for transportation : not applicable 6/7

7 SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION National regulatory information not regulated SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION Sources of key data used to compile the Safety Data Sheet: Department: Du Pont Malaysia Sdn Bhd Level 7, Menara CIMB, No 1, Jalan Stesen Sentral 2, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Further information: DuPont's registered trademark Before use read DuPont's safety information. For further information contact the local DuPont office or DuPont's nominated distributors. Significant change from previous version is denoted with a double bar. The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information given is designed only as a guide for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a warranty or quality specification. The above information relates only to the specific material(s) designated herein and may not be valid for such material(s) used in combination with any other materials or in any process or if the material is altered or processed, unless specified in the text. 7/7